Linux Mint continues to refine its desktop experience with new Cinnamon menu customization options and expanded system information tools. The updates specifically target Windows users looking for familiar computing environments. These changes make the popular distro even more appealing for Microsoft
Samsung is quietly expanding One UI 8.5 development beyond the Galaxy S25 Ultra to include its upcoming foldable lineup. Firmware for both the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Galaxy Z Flip FE has appeared on Samsung’s servers, suggesting broader testing is underway despite potential beta program delays.
In a stunning reversal, Apple is reportedly paying Google nearly $1 billion per year for a custom version of Gemini AI. This comes after Samsung’s Galaxy AI partnership with Google gave them a significant head start in mobile AI features.
Cloudflare has open-sourced tokio-quiche, their high-performance QUIC library built on Rust and Tokio. The technology already powers critical infrastructure including Apple iCloud Private Relay and handles massive traffic loads with impressive efficiency.
MapleStory’s 20-year run defies gaming industry norms where most live-service titles fail within years. The secret lies in balancing nostalgia with modernization, including bringing back the pre-2010 “Classic” experience while keeping the current version alive.
Google has reached a major settlement with Epic Games that will fundamentally change how Android app distribution works. The deal allows alternative app stores and payment methods while establishing new fee structures. This leaves Apple as the only major platform still fighting Epic in court.
Netflix is betting big on interactive and modular ad formats as the next frontier in advertising. The streamer now reports 190 million monthly active viewers for its ad-supported tier. This comes as Netflix expands targeting and integrates brands into popular shows.
Nintendo has launched its official store app globally after keeping it exclusive to Japanese users for over five years. The app lets users buy games, track play activity across Switch and older consoles, and follow Nintendo news.
The next browser war is heating up as AI companies realize browsers hold the keys to our digital lives. OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas joins Perplexity’s Comet and Microsoft’s AI-powered Edge in a battle for the future of how we interact with the web. This could change everything.
Epic Games and Google have reached a settlement in their long-running antitrust case that will dramatically reshape the Android ecosystem. The agreement cuts Google Play fees from 30/15% to 20/9% and requires Google to allow third-party app stores and payment systems globally. These changes will rem
